Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in a Newark South Ward neighborhood late last night.
According to reports, police responded to reports of shots fired that rang out in the area of Chancellor Avenue and Leslie Street a little after 8 p.m.
Units arrived to the scene where they found a male victim shot at that location.
The victim was transported to an area hospital where his injuries were not immediately reported to be life threatening.
Police set up a crime scene in the area where they searched for evidence and a possible suspect.
The motive for the shooting is under investigation.